Lone Dell Elem. vs Meramec Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lone Dell Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Meramec Heights Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Lone Dell Elem. Arnold, Missouri | Meramec Heights Elem. Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,159 | #537 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8204 of 50,301 | #21524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Arnold | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Dell Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 55.2).
- •Lone Dell Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Lone Dell Elem. does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 49%).
- •Lone Dell Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 53.7%).
- •Meramec Heights Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •Lone Dell Elem. is the larger school with 381 students compared with 376.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lone Dell Elem. better than Meramec Heights Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Dell Elem. ranks higher (74.6 vs 55.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lone Dell Elem. and Meramec Heights Elem.?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lone Dell Elem.: 381. Meramec Heights Elem.: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lone Dell Elem. and Meramec Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
Lone Dell Elem. is 149th of 1,159 and Meramec Heights Elem. is 537th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).